SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Six Bells; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Recruitment consultant support

Free CPD courses

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 or group support for children aged 3-19 with SEN/ALN in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. No TA qualification required, but transferable experience in education, care, or youth work is valued.

You will support pupils with personal care and learning needs, using de-escalation techniques and building strong relationships across key stages. Positive, patient, and adaptable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people, or individuals with SEN/ALN in education, care, youth work, coaching, or related settings.
• Desirable qualifications or studies in SEN, Childcare, Education, Psychology, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused 1:1 or small group support for pupils aged 3-19.
• Help pupils feel safe, understood, and capable of progress.
• Demonstrate de-escalation techniques and maintain calm under pressure.
• Support across key stages and adapt approaches to individual needs.

Skills

Experience working with SEN/ALN

Patient and resilient

1:1 support

Group support

Education

SEN/ALN related studies desirable

Job description

Location: Ebbw Vale, South Wales

Pay Rate: £14.25 an hour

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Contract: Full Academic Year

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient, empathetic, and committed Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to provide focused 1:1 or group support for children aged 3-19 with a range of disabilities, Special Educational Needs (SEN), and Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

While a Teaching Assistant qualification is not essential, successful educators must be able to demonstrate relevant transferable experience at interview, such as working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals through education, care, youth work, coaching, support work, or similar settings.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who is up for a challenge and thrives in dynamic environments. Flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly are essential, as you'll be working with pupils across a range of key stages.

Your role will be to help these young people feel safe, understood, and capable of progress. A calm and patient approach, confidence in working across key stages, and strong relationship-building skills are key. The ability to remain composed under pressure and apply effective de-escalation techniques will be vital in supporting pupils emotionally and academically.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in a young person's life!

Who We're Looking for?

• Experience supporting children, young people, or individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in education, care, youth work, coaching, residential, or community settings.
• Relevant qualifications or studies are desirable, including SEN, Childcare, Education, Psychology, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or similar subjects.
• Resilient, patient and understanding attitude
• Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs where required.
• Ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support during lessons and daily activities tailored to individual pupil need
• The ability to implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively
• A commitment to encouraging the pupil's engagement, confidence, and emotional development
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Requirements

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• At least two professional references covering most recent 24 months employment

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• A wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities
• Access to both temporary and permanent roles across local partnership schools

Ready to Begin Your Career in SEN Education?

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and want to start a rewarding, hands-on role in education — we'd love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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